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Passing the Special Education TExES Exam
Keys to Certification and Exceptional Learners
November 2013 | 184 pages | Corwin
This book is written to address the Texas certification examination for special education teachers (TExES). All teachers must pass this exam to receive special education certification, and a school cannot hire a candidate without this certification if there is a candidate who has it. The book aligns directly with the Texas State Board of Educator Certification domains and competencies, which are aligned with the Texas Administrative Code standards. The author has years of experience in TExES test development and in providing popular, successful, and inspiring TExES preparation seminars at multiple universities and training sites around the state. The student development concepts upon which TExES is constructed is written in a down-to-earth manner utilizing real life stories for practical application and will allow the reader to connect theory with actual practice.
Section I: Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
Chapter 1. Welcome!
Section II: Domains and Competencies for the EC-12 and Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
Domain I: Understanding Individuals With Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
Chapter 2. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities
Chapter 3. Formal and Informal Assessment and Evaluation for Instructional Decision Making
Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
Chapter 4. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Procedures for Planning Instruction
Chapter 5. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Procedures for Teaching with Assistive Technology Competency
Chapter 6. Promoting Educational Performance in All Content Areas, Settings, and Situation
Chapter 7. Understanding and Applying Issues and Procedures for Teaching Appropriate Behavioral and Social Skills
Chapter 8. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Transition Issues and Procedures
Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
Chapter 9. Promoting Student Performance in English Language Arts and Reading
Chapter 10. Promoting Student Performance in Mathematics
Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 11. Understanding the Philosophical, Historical, and Legal Foundations of Special Education
Chapter 12. Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 13. Communication and Collaboration
Section III: Comparison and Contrasts of Domain and Competencies for the EC – 12 Special Education TExES Exam and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
Chapter 14. Comparison of Competencies between the EC – 12 and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exams
Section IV: The Real Deal: Practical Application
Chapter 15. Test Taking Strategies
Chapter 16. Creating a Personal Success Plan
Chapter 17. Forever and Ever, Amen
Chapter 18. Suggested Additional Reading
Appendix A: Texas Administrative Code
Appendix B: Council for Exceptional Children
Appendix C: Council for Exceptional Children
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"Dr. Elaine Wilmore has, once again, created the must-have educator preparation resource—this time for special education instructors. Packed with real-world examples, sparkling wit, and expert subject knowledge, Passing the Special Education TExES Exam is the gold standard resource for Texas educators."
Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, TX
"Dr. Elaine Wilmore has done it again. A must have to all educators who wish to pass the Special Education TExES Exam. This is a well-thought-out and complete guide to passing the test and nothing less. Thank you!"
Northside ISD, San Antonio, TX
"This is much more than a test preparation manual, it is a special educator's guide to continual success. Dr. Wilmore has captured the very best elements of teaching and combined them with the characteristics/ needs of special learners to create this one-of-a-kind guide. Teachers will refer to it long after they have become certified."
Killeen ISD, Killeen, TX
"The preparation of special education teachers is at a critical stage in our nation today; fewer and fewer teachers are willing to be certified in this area. Dr. Wilmore's book will greatly assist prospective special educators in passing the certification exam and preparing for their time in the classroom."
Norman Consulting, Arlington, TX
"This book is an excellent resource, not only for those pursuing the EC-12 Special Education TExES Exam, but also for educational leaders. The text thoroughly reviews fundamental concepts, provides great strategies, and includes realistic and humorous scenarios. An outstanding, enjoyable and easy read."
Texas A&M University, Fort Worth, TX